Whats to Eat?
Canada's Food Guide
I'm Hungry
Vitamins and Minerals
100
This is what a vegetarian avoids
meat & poultry
100
How many food groups are in a plain cheese burger?
3-grain, meat, milk
100
Name 2 orange vegetables
carrots, pumpkins, squash, peppers
100
This mineral is needed for strong bones and teeth
Calcium
200
Name four ways to eat eggs
boiled, scrambled, fried, poached, sunny-side up, omelet, etc.
200
Potatoes belong to this food group
Fruit and vegetable
200
This nutrient provides the best source of energy
carbohydrates
200
Vegetables and fruits are excellent sources of this nutrient
vitamin C (or fibre, potassium, folic acid, vitamin A)
300
Why are we concerned about too much sugar in the diet?
bad for teeth, empty calories
300
To what food group does peanut butter belong?
meat and alternative
300
Name two lunches which include all four food groups
varied
300
This vitamin is needed for eye health (plays a role in the prevention of night blindness)
Vitamin A
400
Name four different ethnic foods and their country of origin
pizza-Italy burrito-Mexico perogies-Ukraine
400
Canada's Food Guide tells us to have vegetables of these two colours everyday.
dark green and orange
400
Give two reasons why potato chips or cheezies are not the best snacks
high in salt and fat
400
Meat and Alternatives are an excellent source of this mineral
iron